New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Trochus Shell Hair Clips from Japan

Carved trochus shell slides with prong backs for use as hair clips. These are worked shell articles, not cosmetic items or plastic accessories, and fall under this tariff item.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Ensure the prong backs are minor metal components, not the primary feature

• Declare the clips as worked shell articles

• Provide the shell source and processing details for customs